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Making-Friends Books For Kids

Kids can explore themes of empathy and belonging through these books about making friends. This collection encourages meaningful conversations about love and kindness while helping children build confidence in social situations.

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Popular Books

Scribbles and InkScaredy Monster Meets Naughty MonsterScaredy Monster and the BabysitterAvatar: The Last Airbender: Volume 2Scaredy SquirrelMy Friend Fred the PlantScaredy Squirrel Makes a FriendEl DeafoBig Nate: Next Stop, Superstardom!GhouliaCatbug: The Ice Cream ManAbsolutely Everything: A Graphic NovelPosie the Pika: Brownie's Hide-and-SeekFinding Nemo: Ghost Light FishOnce Before Time: Bella and the BeastIvy + Bean (Book 1)Unicorn DayHappy Birthday, Mallory!

New Releases

ChaseWaiting On Mr. SlothUnicorn DayFinding Nemo: Ghost Light FishWaking Ben DoldrumsThe Friendship SurpriseAn Invisible River to CrossThe Mouse Who Loved LatkesAbsolutely Everything: A Graphic NovelAvatar: The Last Airbender: Volume 2Dora the Explorer: Around the WorldYou Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!New Friends for ZazaCan Dinosaurs Be Friends?Otis & Peanut Find a WayElmo Te Quiere a TiAmigos en la EscuelaThe Keeper of Stars
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Books

Scribbles and InkScaredy Monster Meets Naughty MonsterScaredy Monster and the BabysitterAvatar: The Last Airbender: Volume 2Scaredy SquirrelMy Friend Fred the PlantScaredy Squirrel Makes a FriendEl DeafoBig Nate: Next Stop, Superstardom!Catbug: The Ice Cream ManAbsolutely Everything: A Graphic NovelPosie the Pika: Brownie's Hide-and-SeekFinding Nemo: Ghost Light FishOnce Before Time: Bella and the BeastIvy + Bean (Book 1)Happy Birthday, Mallory!The Three Little RecyclersCici, un cuento de hada 2: Verdad a la vistaYou Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P!Make Way for Dyamonde DanielGroovy Joe: Dance Party CountdownMemoirs of a GoldfishBroadway BarksGhoulia: Making New Friends Can Be Scary (Book 1)

Videos

GhouliaUnicorn DayClick, Clack, Moo I Love You!Maria Finds Courage: A Team Dungy Story About SoccerParty Hearty Kitty-CornThose Darn Squirrels Fly South

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Friendship stories can teach kids important lessons about sharing, kindness and trust.
  • Many children feel nervous about making new friends, and stories can help ease those worries.
  • Learning how to be a good friend can help children build confidence.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Use these stories during family reading time to encourage conversations about friendship.
  • Encourage kids to share their thoughts about friendship after reading.
For Educators
  • Incorporate these books into classroom discussions about social skills.
  • Use these stories during read-aloud time to support group learning.

FAQ

Books about making friends discuss how children can build positive relationships. These stories often show characters learning how to navigate social situations and connect with others.

These books work well during storytime at home, classroom reading sessions, or informal playdates. They encourage thoughtful conversations about friendship and social skills.

They encourage vocabulary growth, reading comprehension and discussion while keeping reading focused on a clear and relatable theme.

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